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Facts about the city

Some of the notable people born here have been: Joe C. (rapper), and David Sosnowski (writer and novelist).

Taylor is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 63,131 at the 2010 census. Taylor was originally known as Taylor Township and residents of the township voted to incorporate as the City of Taylor in May 1968. Taylor is the 17th most populous city in Michigan and the 543rd largest city in the United States.Taylor Township was named in honor of Zachary Taylor, a national military hero in the 1840s, who would go on to be elected the twelfth President of the United States in 1849. Taylor Township was organized on March 16, 1847 from 24 square miles (62 km2) that were originally part of Ecorse Township, Michigan. It is also 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Detroit.Taylor is a member of the Downriver Community. Taylor is home to Southland Shopping Center, Wallside Windows Factory, Taylor Sportsplex, Taylor Meadows Golf Course, Lakes of Taylor Golf Course, Oakwood Heritage Hospital, the Michigan State Police Metro South Post and Wayne County Community College Downriver Campus. Taylor is the birthplace of Hungry Howie's Pizza. Taylor has a large park named Heritage Park that features: ball diamonds, soccer fields, pavilions, grills, picnic tables, restrooms, playground, historic buildings, shops, catch and release fishing pond, 1/3 mile walking path, path system, old growth nature area, park benches, picnic area, playground, plus a petting farm. The park is home to the Taylor South Little League, the Junior League World Series and the Taylor Soccer Club. The Detroit Waza of the Professional Arena Soccer League play their home games at the Taylor Sportsplex. Steve Avery, a major league baseball player, was raised here and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. Taylor is also the birthplace and home of "Joe C.", sidekick of Kid Rock, who died in 2000. Due to the alleged Southern roots of many of its inhabitants it is sometimes referred to as "Taylortucky." Taylor has been visited by three U.S. presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.

Taylor Obituaries

It was written by News Herald on January 23rd, 2019 that Rainer Herman Trousdale died in Taylor, Michigan. Trousdale was 65 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Rainer Herman's life.

It was written by News Herald on January 9th, 2019 that Marilyn E Malicke (Redmond) passed away in Taylor, Michigan. Ms. Malicke was 86 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Marilyn E's life.

It was reported by News Herald on January 6th, 2019 that Paula A Canning (Maveal) died in Taylor, Michigan. Ms. Canning was 57 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Paula A's life.

It was reported by News Herald on December 19th, 2018 that Shirley Miller passed on in Taylor, Michigan. Miller was 92 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Shirley's life.

It was noted by News Herald on December 16th, 2018 that Ted Lee Wooter died in Taylor, Michigan. Wooter was 72 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ted Lee's life.

It was written by News Herald on December 5th, 2018 that Laura M Matatall-Aborizk (Matatall) passed on in Taylor, Michigan. Ms. Matatall-Aborizk was 63 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Laura M's life.

It was revealed by News Herald on December 2nd, 2018 that John Sanders passed on in Taylor, Michigan. Sanders was 49 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor John's life.

It was reported by News Herald on August 5th, 2018 that Barbara Lee Lewis died in Taylor, Michigan. Lewis was 80 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Barbara Lee's life.

It was noted by News Herald on January 15th, 2017 that Florence Ferguson (Hotca) died in Taylor, Michigan. Ms. Ferguson was 90 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Florence's life.

It was reported by News Herald on January 11th, 2017 that Gerald Alexander Gyomory passed on in Taylor, Michigan. Gyomory was 73 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Gerald Alexander's life.

History

Taylor is a city in Wayne County, Michigan County in the US state of Michigan. Taylor is the 17th most populous city in Michigan and the 418th largest city in the United States. Taylor was originally known as Taylor Township, Michigan Township and residents of the township voted to incorporate as the City of Taylor in May 1968. The population was 65,868 at the United States Census, 2000 census. .

News

REMEMBERING TAYLOR: Homicide victim Taylor Manley was full of promise
Wilson said funeral arrangements for Taylor are pending at Stocking Funeral Home in Harrison. Donations to help the family can be sent to Stocking Funeral Home, 165 W. Oak St., Harrison, MI 48625. A 15-year-old Clare County girl was remembered Thursday as ...http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/10/30/news/doc4ccb19b659460399639312.txt?viewmode=3

Jodee Taylor: The right to vote
You can go to the casino, of course, apparently a rite of passage for teenagers all over northern Michigan. One friend called it The ... Then, in six months, let's sit down and bitch. Jodee Taylor can be reached at [email protected]http://record-eagle.com/columns/x176176904/Jodee-Taylor-The-right-to-vote

Former Coronado Police Chief Arthur LeBlanc dies at 84
two brothers, Henry of Taylor, Mich. and Richard of Palm Desert; a granddaughter and a great-grandson. He was predeceased by two daughters. A rosary and Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 4, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Desert.http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/nov/07/former-coronado-police-chief-arthur-leblanc-dies/

Six-year-old cousin of Jonaries Holden: "Put the guns down for the kids"
FLINT, Michigan Larrion Taylor, 6, loved playing hide and seek with his cousins ... of the three of them came up on a screen above Jonaries' white coffin at Moon Funeral Home this evening. Hundreds lined up for the viewing amid sporadic cries of agony ...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/11/six-year-old_cousin_of_jonarie.html

Funeral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A funeral is a ceremony for celebrating, sanctifying, or remembering the life of a person who has died. Funerary customs comprise the complex of beliefs and ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral

Funeral (album) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFuneral is the debut full-length album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released on September 14, 2004 in North America by Merge Records and on ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral_(album)

Dates NOT to Plan a Funeral Few people can choose the time and date of their death, which means most funerals take place on the spur of the moment. No matter how inconvenient the timing or what month it is, saying goodbye is something that always takes... more »